20: Wicked Part One - Character Analysis

In this episode of Book Watch, we’re diving into a character analysis of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (1995), the 2003 broadway musical, Wicked and its 2 part movie adaptation 2024’s Wicked and 2025’s Wicked Part 2: For Good, both directed by John M. Chu. We are also joined by self-described Wicked superfan Abbey Umali, as she brings her unique perspective on the stage production to the conversation. How well did the film capture the heart of the book and the musical? What changes worked—and which ones missed the mark?In Part 1 we explore:Character portrayals, casting choices, and differences between the book and movie. How do the movie cast's singing and acting chops compare to the iconic original Broadway cast? How do we feel about 2025’s sexiest man alive, pop stars, and professional martial artisits joining the wonderful world of Oz? And how do we square the circle of the different versions of the characters between the 3 mediums.Join hosts Chris, Jordyn, Sarah-Daye and special guest Abbey Umali as they break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether this adaptation does the book justice.Tell us your thoughts! Did you love or hate this adaptation? Let’s discuss in The Book Watch Lounge on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Czwd3cVFJ/